- Sire of BCSDA Top Open Sheep trial dog 1998.

- Vic, and son, Rogue; first dogs to represent British Columbia at USBCHA National      

  Open & Nursery Finals; 1995, ‘96, ’97.

- Hospital therapy dog; 1992-2000.

- Special Ed. Classroom therapy dog 2003-04.
-CERF# BCO-813/98-83
-OFA#    BCO-1166G30M "GOOD"
-CGC- "CANINE GOOD CITIZEN"

       “VIC” was a son of Berhow's "NICK" and  a maternal grandson of T. Wilson's "ROY",  and he embodied many of the qualities represented in these two exceptional sires; both nominated members to the ABCA Hall Of Fame.

     I acquired “VIC” as a ten month old pup, and he spent his first four years with me, as my key partner in large flock work, while I was employed in commercial shepherding contracts, and time and again, his presence and power proved invaluable to me, as did his exceptional stamina and sensibility. Later on in his career as a trial dog, he was the top Open trial dog in B.C. in 1997, and then sire of the top Open B.C. dog in '98. Further demonstrating his siring ability, he produced the first B.C. dog to qualify and compete in the USBCHA National Nursery and Open Finals. Despite limited breeding, he was grand-sire to many extremely talented offspring such as Bill Berhow's former (now retired) Open dog “RAIN”,  John Wickson’s “MEG”, Pat Pedersen’s “ROY” & “PATCH”, the Marroni’s “CAP” & “MICK”, Lani Dorman’s “BLAIR”, and Martha’s “RYAN”, “GEOFF” & “CERI”. His offspring went to cattle and sheep operations, and were noted for both their natural ability and great trainability.

      Throughout his lifetime, "VIC" was a wonderful ambassador for the breed. He ran as the anchor dog on a local flyball team, while working at home and while competing in sheepdog trials in both Canada and the USA. He volunteered as a hospital therapy dog for many years, and was featured in an SPCA- sponsored calendar on Working Dogs.  Late in life, he embarked on a new career as a ‘Canine Facilitator’ in a special needs classroom in the 100 Mile School District, from which he recently retired in the spring of 2004.

    “VIC” opened many doors for me, and as a result, my life was richer than I could ever have imagined; he was an incredible partner than touched every area of my life, and shaped me as handler, competitor, breeder, and person. His passing has been softened by the gifts he has given me, and in the legacy he has left myself and others, in his offspring, who carry his inheritance and qualities to working Border Collies far and wide… I was blessed to have shared my life with “VIC”.